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What Causes Itching And Burning Sensation On The Feet?
Hi I developed burning, itching and redness on the top and soles of my feet 2 hours after a pedicure where they used a scrubber on my insteps (very painful). I have been treated with corticosteroid creams and antifungals both of which seemed to make the condition worse. This has persisted for 1 month although not as bad. It comes and goes. When I have burning the foot from ~2 below the toes and especially the big toes become reddened. Exposing my feet to the air helps and covering them makes it worse. A hot shower has no impact. I saw a dermatologist today who thinks it might be Raynaud s (have occasional mild s/s in the winter in my hands). Seems odd that the only color change is normal to red with itching and burning all over the top and bottom of both feet. She prescribed Lidocaine gel for the itching/burning. I am a 73 year old female in good health, exercise regularly (mountain bike) & eat a healthy diet. Any thoughts?
Hi and welcome to Healthcaremagic. Thank you for your query. I am Dr. Rommstein, I understand your concerns and I will try to help you as much as I can. There are a variety of reasons people could experience numb or tingling feet and legs and fibromyalgia is one of this and most common. Other conditions include multiple sclerosis, diabetes, tarsal tunnel syndrome, peripheral artery disease, and having too much pressure on the nerves. Treatment can be started when the right cause is found. In your case, symptoms indicate that it could be neuropathy or fibromyalgia. I would suggest to do Doppler ultrasound and EMG for a start. Till that check your blood sugar and calcium levels since these causes may lead to numbness as well. Though occasional numbness can occur, persistent numbness and tingling can be an indication of a serious underlying medical problem. I hope I have answered you query. If you have any further questions you can contact us in every time. Kindly regards. Wish you a good health.
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What Causes Itching And Burning Sensation On The Feet?
Hi and welcome to Healthcaremagic. Thank you for your query. I am Dr. Rommstein, I understand your concerns and I will try to help you as much as I can. There are a variety of reasons people could experience numb or tingling feet and legs and fibromyalgia is one of this and most common. Other conditions include multiple sclerosis, diabetes, tarsal tunnel syndrome, peripheral artery disease, and having too much pressure on the nerves. Treatment can be started when the right cause is found. In your case, symptoms indicate that it could be neuropathy or fibromyalgia. I would suggest to do Doppler ultrasound and EMG for a start. Till that check your blood sugar and calcium levels since these causes may lead to numbness as well. Though occasional numbness can occur, persistent numbness and tingling can be an indication of a serious underlying medical problem. I hope I have answered you query. If you have any further questions you can contact us in every time. Kindly regards. Wish you a good health.